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    Posted: 13 Mar 2012 at 10:36pm
I have wondered about this myself.  I live outside Austin and the summers can be brutal as far as the heat goes.  I had been considering that besides the usual wash and wax, that Armorall or something similar would be a good investment as well.

Has anyone else tried something similar?
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Hey Forlorn.  If you are in Austin and your pod is constantly in the sun, I would recommend a cover for it when you aren't using it for any extended period of time.  I would also recommend wheel covers too for all the UV rays that can damage the tires when the pod just sits there for months on end.  There is a thread in the maintenance section about rpod covers and how they really aren't that expensive (at least if you don't buy it from Forest River and you buy it from Northern Tool).

My pod sets in the back yard under some trees which bring shade for most of the day, so I haven't really given much thought to getting a cover just yet.     
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Originally posted by Folornhope

I have wondered about this myself.  I live outside Austin and the summers can be brutal as far as the heat goes.  I had been considering that besides the usual wash and wax, that Armorall or something similar would be a good investment as well.

Has anyone else tried something similar?



I'm just north of Austin myself. Howdy neighbor! When I store mine I have the Northern Tools cover for it. Especially for our intense summers. I'll have to research what type of sealant conditioner will work the best to protect and maintain the different parts on the top of the Pod from sunlight and UV damage. I'll also keep an eye out here to see if anyone has some suggestions.
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Posts: 672 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Mar 2012 at 9:53pm
  You know that you are in or around Texas when they say "Howdy".  Welcome and Howdy. I bought a cover when we ordered our POD and it has been one of the best investments that we have made with the trailer. This year we kept it stored here at the house and keep it covered when we are not using it. I think in the long run you are best to keep it covered if you do not have a garage or barn to put it in.   Goose
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